bill_id,congress,bill_type,bill_number,title,policy_area,introduced_date,latest_action_date,latest_action_text,origin_chamber,sponsor_name,sponsor_state,sponsor_party,sponsor_bioguide_id,cosponsor_count,summary_text,update_date,url 110-sconres-107,110,sconres,107,A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress regarding the rights of Members of Congress (or any employee of a Member of Congress authorized by that Member) to lead tours of the United States Capitol complex.,Congress,2008-12-11,2009-01-03,Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.,Senate,"Sen. Burr, Richard [R-NC]",NC,R,B001135,9,"(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Expresses the sense of Congress that Members of Congress (or their authorized employees) should not be prohibited, with or without prior notice to the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) and other specified officers, from taking guests or visitors into the publicly accessible areas of the U.S. Capitol complex during normal business hours. Expresses the sense of Congress that, at the direction of the Capitol Police Board or the fire marshal, the taking of guests or visitors into such areas by Members or their authorized employees should be temporarily suspended or otherwise subject to restriction for safety or security reasons to the same extent as guided tours of the Capitol led by the AOC or the Capitol Guide Service. Expresses the sense of Congress that nothing in this resolution shall be: (1) construed to affect such authority relating to the movement of such employees through the Capitol; or (2) interpreted to contradict the congressional staff-led tour policy that ensures that tours of the Capitol are conducted by staff members who have undergone mandatory life safety and historical accuracy training.",2017-12-14T21:55:47Z, 110-sconres-106,110,sconres,106,"A concurrent resolution commending the Government of Switzerland for ongoing assistance in the case of Robert Levinson, urging the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran to intensify cooperation with the Government of Switzerland and the Federal Bureau of Investigation on the case of Robert Levinson, and expressing sympathy to the family of Robert Levinson.",International Affairs,2008-11-20,2008-11-20,Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S10756),Senate,"Sen. Nelson, Bill [D-FL]",FL,D,N000032,0,"Commends the Embassy of Switzerland in Tehran and the government of Switzerland for the ongoing assistance to the U.S. government and to the family of Robert Levinson. Expresses appreciation for efforts by Iranian officials to ensure the safety of Robert Levinson's family during their December 2007 visit to Iran, as well as for the promise of continued assistance. Urges: (1) the government of Iran to intensify its cooperation on the Levinson investigation with the Embassy of Switzerland in Tehran and to share the results of its investigation with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI); and (2) the President and U.S. allies to engage with Iranian government officials to raise the Levinson case at every opportunity. Expresses sympathy to the family of Robert Levinson during this trying period.",2022-02-03T05:09:47Z, 110-sconres-105,110,sconres,105,A concurrent resolution directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to correct the enrollment of H.R. 6063.,Congress,2008-10-01,2008-10-02,Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.,Senate,"Sen. Nelson, Bill [D-FL]",FL,D,N000032,0,(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)Makes corrections to the enrollment of H.R. 6063 (National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2008).,2022-02-03T05:09:47Z, 110-sconres-104,110,sconres,104,"A concurrent resolution supporting ""Lights On Afterschool!"", a national celebration of after school programs.",Commemorations,2008-09-26,2008-09-26,Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.,Senate,"Sen. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT]",CT,D,D000388,17,"(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Supports the goals and ideals of "Lights On Afterschool!," a national celebration of after-school programs.",2020-02-10T16:54:30Z, 110-sconres-102,110,sconres,102,A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that ensuring the availability of adequate housing is an essential component of an effective strategy for the prevention and treatment of HIV and the care of individuals with HIV.,Health,2008-09-24,2008-09-24,"Referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S9425)",Senate,"Sen. Clinton, Hillary Rodham [D-NY]",NY,D,C001041,1,Expresses the sense of Congress that ensuring the availability of adequate housing is an essential component of an effective strategy for the prevention and treatment of HIV and the care of individuals with HIV.,2022-02-03T05:09:47Z, 110-sconres-103,110,sconres,103,A concurrent resolution recognizing the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the Minority AIDS Initiative.,Health,2008-09-24,2008-09-24,"Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S9425-9426)",Senate,"Sen. Clinton, Hillary Rodham [D-NY]",NY,D,C001041,0,Commemorates the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the Minority AIDS Initiative.Commends the efforts of community organizations and health care providers in minority communities to deliver human immunodeficiency virus and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) care and services.Encourages minorities to educate themselves about the HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment and to reduce the stigma associated with HIV/AIDS. Expresses support for the continued funding of the Initiative and other federal programs to stop the spread of HIV/AIDS and provide treatment to those affected.,2020-02-10T17:02:40Z, 110-sconres-101,110,sconres,101,A concurrent resolution honoring the University of Nebraska at Omaha for its 100 years of commitment to higher education.,Commemorations,2008-09-23,2008-09-24,Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.,Senate,"Sen. Hagel, Chuck [R-NE]",NE,R,H001028,1,(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Congratulates the University of Nebraska at Omaha for 100 years of outstanding service in fulfilling its mission of providing sound learning and education.,2022-02-03T05:09:47Z, 110-sconres-100,110,sconres,100,A concurrent resolution authorizing the last surviving United States veteran of the First World War to lie in honor in the rotunda of the Capitol upon his death.,Commemorations,2008-09-22,2008-09-22,Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S9216),Senate,"Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV]",WV,D,B001210,0,"Declares that, in recognition of the historic contributions of the U.S. veterans who served in World War I, the last surviving U.S. veteran of such War (Frank Woodruff Buckles) should be permitted to lie in honor in the rotunda of the Capitol upon his death, so that U.S. citizens may pay their last respects to these great Americans.",2019-04-11T15:40:58Z, 110-sconres-99,110,sconres,99,A concurrent resolution honoring the University of Nebraska at Omaha for its 100 years of commitment to higher education.,Commemorations,2008-09-16,2008-09-16,"Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8862-8863)",Senate,"Sen. Hagel, Chuck [R-NE]",NE,R,H001028,0,Congratulates the University of Nebraska at Omaha for 100 years of outstanding service in fulfilling its mission of providing sound learning and education.,2022-02-03T05:09:47Z, 110-sconres-98,110,sconres,98,A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress on the need for a national AIDS strategy.,Health,2008-09-15,2008-09-15,"Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8533-8534)",Senate,"Sen. Clinton, Hillary Rodham [D-NY]",NY,D,C001041,0,"Calls on: (1) the President to develop a national AIDS strategy; (2) the federal government to partner with African-American communities to develop strategies to reduce and reverse the impact of the epidemic; (3) the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to increase education and outreach regarding HIV prevention, testing, and treatment; and (4) the people of the United States to educate themselves about HIV infection and the ways in which they can protect themselves.",2022-02-03T05:09:47Z, 110-sconres-97,110,sconres,97,A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress regarding sexual assaults and rape in the military.,Armed Forces and National Security,2008-09-10,2008-09-10,Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8280),Senate,"Sen. Clinton, Hillary Rodham [D-NY]",NY,D,C001041,0,"Calls for the Secretary of Defense to develop a comprehensive strategy to increase and encourage investigation and prosecution of sexual assault and rape cases in the military. Sets forth elements to be included in such strategy, including: (1) requiring commanders to be held accountable for sexual assaults and rapes in their units and for disposition of such cases; (2) developing prevention and response programs to create a culture that prevents sexual assault and rape in the military and encourages more reporting by victims; (3) reviewing the capacity of the legal infrastructure in the Armed Forces to investigate and prosecute effectively sexual assault cases; (4) examining any barriers on military facilities to conducting effective investigations of sexual assault and rape cases; and (5) ensuring that the command affords an alleged sexual assault victim an opportunity for a transfer if a military protection order is issued.",2017-12-14T21:55:41Z, 110-sconres-96,110,sconres,96,"A concurrent resolution commemorating Irena Sendler, a woman whose bravery saved the lives of thousands during the Holocaust and remembering her legacy of courage, selflessness, and hope.",Commemorations,2008-07-29,2008-09-23,Held at the desk.,Senate,"Sen. Obama, Barack [D-IL]",IL,D,O000167,1,"(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Mourns the loss of Irena Sendler, a woman whose bravery and heroic efforts saved over 2,500 Jewish children during the Holocaust. Pays respect and extends condolences to the Sendler family. Remembers and honors the life and unwavering dedication to justice and human rights of Irena Sendler.",2019-11-15T22:00:17Z, 110-sconres-95,110,sconres,95,"A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that a site to be selected by the Secretary of the Army should be provided for a memorial marker to honor the memory of the 40 members of the Armed Forces who lost their lives in the air crash at Bakers Creek, Australia, on June 14, 1943.",Commemorations,2008-07-28,2008-07-28,Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7576-7577),Senate,"Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA]",PA,D,C001070,4,"Expresses the sense of Congress that an appropriate site to be selected by the Secretary of the Army should be provided for a memorial marker to honor the memory of the 40 members of the U.S. Armed Forces who lost their lives in the air crash at Bakers Creek, Australia, on June 14, 1943.",2017-12-14T21:55:40Z, 110-sconres-94,110,sconres,94,A concurrent resolution recognizing the 60th anniversary of the integration of the United States Armed Forces.,Commemorations,2008-07-22,2008-07-22,Held at the desk.,Senate,"Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]",OH,D,B000944,3,"(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Recognizes the historic significance of the 60th anniversary of the integration of the Armed Forces. Reaffirms the commitment of the federal government to ensuring diversity in the military. Commends African-Americans, Hispanics, Asian-Americans, Native Americans, and service members of all races and nationalities for their achievements, sacrifices, and contributions to our Armed Forces in all conflicts in U.S. history in the face of discrimination, hostility, and other obstacles.",2017-12-14T21:55:39Z, 110-sconres-93,110,sconres,93,"A concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of ""National Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month"".",Commemorations,2008-07-15,2008-09-23,Held at the desk.,Senate,"Sen. Dorgan, Byron L. [D-ND]",ND,D,D000432,5,(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month.,2022-02-03T05:09:47Z, 110-sconres-92,110,sconres,92,A concurrent resolution recognizing the importance of homeownership for Americans.,Housing and Community Development,2008-06-26,2008-06-26,"Referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6298)",Senate,"Sen. Johnson, Tim [D-SD]",SD,D,J000177,1,"Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) everyone in the United States should have a decent home in which to live; (2) Members of Congress should demonstrate the importance of volunteerism; (3) during the 110th, 111th, and 112th Congresses, Members are encouraged to participate in Congress Building America, a program in which congressional delegations work with Habitat for Humanity affiliates to build homes in their districts and states; and (4) these occasions should be used to emphasize and focus on the importance of providing decent homes for all people in the United States.",2017-12-14T21:55:37Z, 110-sconres-91,110,sconres,91,"A concurrent resolution honoring Army Specialist Monica L. Brown, of Lake Jackson, Texas, extending gratitude to her and her family, and pledging continuing support for the men and women of the United States Armed Forces.",Commemorations,2008-06-18,2008-06-20,Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.,Senate,"Sen. Hutchison, Kay Bailey [R-TX]",TX,R,H001016,1,"(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Honors Army Specialist Monica L. Brown, who risked her life to save the lives of fellow wounded soldiers while serving in Afghanistan. Pledges continued support for the men and women of the Armed Forces.",2018-11-21T20:22:41Z, 110-sconres-90,110,sconres,90,"A concurrent resolution honoring the members of the United States Air Force who were killed in the June 25, 1996, terrorist bombing of the Khobar Towers United States military housing compound near Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.",Commemorations,2008-06-12,2008-06-12,Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5634),Senate,"Sen. Martinez, Mel [R-FL]",FL,R,M001162,7,"Recognizes, on the 12th anniversary of that attack, the service and sacrifice of the 19 members of the U.S. Air Force who died in the terrorist bombing of the Khobar Towers U.S. military housing compound in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. Calls upon the people of the United States to pause and pay tribute to those brave members of the Air Force. Extends the continued sympathies of Congress to the families of those who died. Assures the members of the Armed Forces serving anywhere in the world that their well-being and interests will at all times be given the highest priority.",2017-12-14T21:55:36Z, 110-sconres-89,110,sconres,89,A concurrent resolution authorizing Frank Woodruff Buckles to lie in honor in the rotunda of the Capitol upon his death.,Commemorations,2008-06-11,2008-06-11,Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5529),Senate,"Sen. Burr, Richard [R-NC]",NC,R,B001135,6,"Permits Frank Woodruff Buckles, the last surviving U.S. veteran of World War I, to lie in honor in the rotunda of the Capitol upon his death, so that U.S. citizens may pay their last respects to this great American.",2019-04-11T15:40:47Z, 110-sconres-88,110,sconres,88,A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) new policy restricting women's access to medications containing estriol does not serve the public interest.,Health,2008-06-10,2008-06-10,"Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5455-5456)",Senate,"Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]",TX,R,C001056,2,Calls for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to reverse its policy that aims to eliminate patient access to compounded medications containing estriol prescribed by physicians unless it holds a public comment period on the issue and can document evidence of adverse events and other safety issues to justify such policy.,2022-02-03T05:09:47Z, 110-sconres-87,110,sconres,87,A concurrent resolution congratulating the Republic of Latvia on the 90th anniversary of its declaration of independence.,International Affairs,2008-06-09,2008-09-17,Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.,Senate,"Sen. Smith, Gordon H. [R-OR]",OR,R,S001142,6,"(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Congratulates the people of Latvia on the 90th anniversary of Latvia's November 18, 1918, declaration of independence. Commends the government of Latvia for its success in implementing political and economic reforms, for establishing political, religious and economic freedom, and for its commitment to human and civil rights. Recognizes the common goals and shared values of the people of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, the close relations of the three Baltic countries with one other, and their tragic history under the Nazi and Soviet occupations. Calls on the President to issue a proclamation congratulating the people of Latvia on the 90th anniversary of the declaration of Latvia's independence. Calls on the President and the Secretary of State to urge the government of the Russian Federation to acknowledge that the Soviet occupation of Latvia, Estonia, and Lithuania under the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact and for the succeeding 51 years was illegal.",2019-11-15T21:52:33Z, 110-sconres-86,110,sconres,86,"A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the United States, through the International Whaling Commission, should use all appropriate measures to end commercial whaling in all of its forms and seek to strengthen measures to conserve whale species.",Public Lands and Natural Resources,2008-06-03,2008-06-03,Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4973-4974),Senate,"Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA]",MA,D,K000148,5,"Expresses the sense of Congress that the United States, through the International Whaling Commission, should: (1) use all appropriate measures to end commercial whaling in any form; (2) oppose any initiative that would result in any new, Commission-sanctioned coastal or community-based whaling, even if it is portrayed as noncommercial, including commercial whaling by coastal communities that does not qualify as aboriginal subsistence whaling; and (3) seek to strengthen conservation and management measures.",2019-11-15T21:52:05Z, 110-sconres-84,110,sconres,84,A concurrent resolution honoring the memory of Robert Mondavi.,Commemorations,2008-05-22,2008-09-27,Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.,Senate,"Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA]",CA,D,B000711,2,"(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Honors the life of Robert Mondavi, a pioneer and a patriarch of the California wine industry.",2019-11-15T21:59:02Z, 110-sconres-85,110,sconres,85,"A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol to honor Frank W. Buckles, the last surviving United States veteran of the First World War.",Commemorations,2008-05-22,2008-05-22,Held at the desk.,Senate,"Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA]",PA,R,S000709,7,"Authorizes the use of the Capitol rotunda on June 18, 2008, for a ceremony to honor the only living veteran of the First World War, Mr. Frank Woodruff Buckles, as a tribute and recognition of all U.S. military members who served in the First World War.",2017-12-14T21:55:30Z, 110-sconres-83,110,sconres,83,A concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Better Hearing and Speech Month.,Health,2008-05-21,2008-05-21,"Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4627)",Senate,"Sen. Clinton, Hillary Rodham [D-NY]",NY,D,C001041,1,"Expresses support for: (1) the goals and ideals of National Better Hearing and Speech Month; and (2) the efforts of speech and hearing professionals to improve the speech and hearing development of children. Urges increased coordination of community-based, comprehensive care for members of the Armed Forces, veterans, athletes, and accident victims who have experienced hearing and speech deficiencies as a result of traumatic brain injury. Encourages the people of the United States to have their hearing checked regularly and to avoid environmental noise that can lead to hearing loss. Commends the 46 states that have implemented routine hearing screenings for every newborn.",2022-02-03T05:11:26Z, 110-sconres-82,110,sconres,82,A concurrent resolution supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act.,"Science, Technology, Communications",2008-05-12,2008-05-12,"Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4033)",Senate,"Sen. Lincoln, Blanche L. [D-AR]",AR,D,L000035,13,"Declares that Congress should not impose any new performance fee, tax, royalty, or other charge relating to the public performance of sound recordings on a local radio station for broadcasting sound recordings over-the-air, or on any business for such public performance of sound recordings.",2020-02-12T18:55:27Z, 110-sconres-80,110,sconres,80,A concurrent resolution urging the President to designate a National Airborne Day in recognition of persons who are serving or have served in the airborne forces of the Armed Services.,Commemorations,2008-05-07,2008-05-07,Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3907),Senate,"Sen. Hagel, Chuck [R-NE]",NE,R,H001028,9,Urges the President to designate a National Airborne Day (honoring the airborne forces of the Armed Forces).,2017-12-14T21:55:25Z, 110-sconres-81,110,sconres,81,A concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Women's Health Week.,Health,2008-05-07,2008-05-08,Held at the desk.,Senate,"Sen. Feingold, Russell D. [D-WI]",WI,D,F000061,3,"(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Women's Health Week.Recognizes the importance of: (1) preventing diseases that commonly affect women; and (2) federally funded programs that provide research and collect data on diseases that commonly affect women. Calls on women to observe National Women's Check-Up Day on May 12, 2008 by receiving preventive screenings.",2017-12-14T21:55:26Z, 110-sconres-79,110,sconres,79,"A concurrent resolution congratulating and saluting Focus: HOPE on its 40th anniversary and for its remarkable commitment and contributions to Detroit, the State of Michigan, and the United States.",Commemorations,2008-05-06,2008-05-21,Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.,Senate,"Sen. Levin, Carl [D-MI]",MI,D,L000261,1,"(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Congratulates Focus: HOPE (which began as a civil and human rights organization in 1968 in the wake of the Detroit riots) on its 40th anniversary for its commitment and contributions to Detroit, the state of Michigan, and the United States. Directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to Focus: HOPE for appropriate display.",2019-11-15T21:58:56Z, 110-sconres-78,110,sconres,78,A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the People's Republic of China and all enterprises owned or controlled by the People's Republic of China should make proper disclosures with the Securities and Exchange Commission regarding the selective default status of certain bonds.,International Affairs,2008-04-28,2008-04-28,Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3448-3449),Senate,"Sen. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK]",OK,R,I000024,0,Expresses the sense of Congress that the People's Republic of China and its government-owned and controlled enterprises should be required to properly disclose material information concerning the selective default status of specified bonds in all prospectuses and filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.,2019-11-15T21:52:01Z, 110-sconres-77,110,sconres,77,A concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month 2008.,Commemorations,2008-04-21,2008-04-28,"Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.",Senate,"Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA]",PA,D,C001070,1,"(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)Expresses the sense of Congress with respect to National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month and supports the goals and ideals of such Month.Urges national and community organizations, private businesses, colleges and universities, and the media to promote, through such Month, awareness of sexual violence and strategies to decrease the incidence of sexual assault.",2019-11-15T21:58:57Z, 110-sconres-76,110,sconres,76,A concurrent resolution to make technical corrections in the enrollment of the bill S. 1858.,Congress,2008-04-14,2008-04-14,Held at the desk.,Senate,"Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA]",MA,D,K000105,0,(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)Directs the Secretary of the Senate to make corrections in the enrollment of S. 1858 (Newborn Screening Saves Lives Act of 2008). Revises the authorizations of appropriations from FY2008-FY2012 to FY2009-FY2013.,2022-02-03T05:09:47Z, 110-sconres-75,110,sconres,75,A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the Secretary of Defense should take immediate steps to appoint doctors of chiropractic as commissioned officers in the Armed Forces.,Armed Forces and National Security,2008-04-10,2008-04-10,Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2951),Senate,"Sen. Coleman, Norm [R-MN]",MN,R,C001057,3,Urges the Secretary of Defense to take immediate steps to establish a career path for doctors of chiropractic to be appointed as commissioned officers in all branches of the Armed Forces for purposes of providing chiropractic services.,2017-12-14T21:55:21Z, 110-sconres-74,110,sconres,74,"A concurrent resolution honoring the Prime Minister of Ireland, Bertie Ahern, for his service to the people of Ireland and to the world and welcoming the Prime Minister to the United States.",International Affairs,2008-04-08,2008-04-29,Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.,Senate,"Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA]",MA,D,K000105,2,"(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the Senate reported version is repeated here.) Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the Prime Minister of Ireland, Bertie Ahern, has been a strong leader for the people of Ireland and a good friend to the United States; (2) the skillful leadership of Prime Minister Ahern was indispensable in achieving a successful resolution of the conflict in Northern Ireland, and hopes his unique talents will be of service in resolving conflicts elsewhere in the years ahead; and (3) the Members of the Senate and the House of Representatives look forward to paying fitting and fond tribute to Prime Minister Ahern when he addresses a joint session of Congress on April 30, 2008.",2019-11-15T21:52:01Z, 110-sconres-73,110,sconres,73,A concurrent resolution expressing Congressional support for the goals and ideals of National Health Care Decisions Day.,Health,2008-04-03,2008-04-09,Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.,Senate,"Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR]",OR,D,W000779,4,"(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Expresses support for the goals and ideals of: (1) National Health Care Decisions Day; and (2) advance care planning for all adult Americans. Encourages each person over the age of 18 to prepare an advance directive to assist his or her loved ones, health care providers, and others as they honor his or her wishes. Urges members of Congress to execute such documents for themselves.",2019-11-15T21:21:49Z, 110-sconres-72,110,sconres,72,A concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of the International Year of Sanitation.,International Affairs,2008-04-01,2008-05-08,Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.,Senate,"Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]",IL,D,D000563,4,"(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Supports the goals and ideals of the International Year of Sanitation. Recognizes the importance of sanitation on public health, poverty reduction, economic and social development, and the environment.",2019-11-15T21:52:03Z, 110-sconres-71,110,sconres,71,"A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for the presentation of the Congressional Gold Medal to Michael Ellis DeBakey, M.D..",Commemorations,2008-03-13,2008-04-15,Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.,Senate,"Sen. Hutchison, Kay Bailey [R-TX]",TX,R,H001016,2,"(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the Senate passed version is repeated here.) Authorizes the use of the Capitol rotunda on April 23, 2008, for the presentation of the congressional gold medal to Michael Ellis DeBakey, M.D..",2017-12-14T21:55:17Z, 110-sconres-70,110,sconres,70,An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2009 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2008 and 2010 through 2013.,Economics and Public Finance,2008-03-07,2008-06-05,Message on Senate action sent to the House.,Senate,"Sen. Conrad, Kent [D-ND]",ND,D,C000705,535,"Sets forth the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2009, including the appropriate budgetary levels for FY2008 and FY2010-FY2013. Title I: Recommended Levels and Amounts - (Sec. 101) Lists recommended budgetary levels and amounts, for FY2008-FY2013, with respect to: (1) federal revenues; (2) new budget authority; (3) budget outlays; (4) deficits (on-budget); (5) debt subject to limit; and (6) debt held by the public. (Sec. 102) Lists the appropriate levels of new budget authority, outlays, and administrative expenses for Social Security, U.S. Postal Service discretionary administrative expenses, and specified major functional categories for FY2008-FY2013. Title II: Reserve Funds - Subtitle A: House Reserve Funds - (Sec. 201) Creates certain deficit-neutral reserve funds, subject to specified conditions, for legislation concerning: (1) the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP); (2) America's veterans and servicemembers; (3) education benefits for servicemembers, veterans, and their families; (4) infrastructure investment; (5) renewable energy and energy efficiency; (6) middle-income tax relief and economic equity; (7) alternative minimum tax revision; (8) higher education; (9) affordable housing; (10) Medicare improvements; (11) health care quality, effectiveness, and efficiency; (12) Medicaid and other programs; (13) a 9/11 health program; (14) trade adjustment assistance (TAA) and unemployment insurance modernization; (15) county payments legislation; (16) San Joaquin River restoration and Navajo Nation Water Rights settlements; (17) the National Park Centennial Fund; (18) child support enforcement; and (19) children and families. (Sec. 220) Authorizes the Chairman of the House Committee on the Budget, for FY2009-FY2013, to increase the revenue aggregates by $340.570 billion for such fiscal years, if the House adopts legislation: (1) increasing the deficit; or (2) reducing the surplus for FY2008-FY2013 or for FY2008-FY2018 and decreasing total revenues for FY2009-FY2013 below the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) baseline for this budget resolution. Subtitle B: Senate Reserve Funds - (Sec. 221) Provides for certain deficit-neutral reserve funds, subject to certain conditions, for legislation for: (1) strengthening and stimulating the American economy and providing economic relief to American families; (2) improving education; (3) investing in America's infrastructure; (4) investing in clean energy, preserving the environment, and providing for certain settlements; (5) enhancing certain health benefits America's veterans and servicemembers; (6) enhancing certain education benefits for servicemembers, veterans, and their families; (7) improving America's health; (8) revising the alternative minimum tax (AMT); (9) revising judicial pay and judgeships; (10) improving immigration enforcement and reform; (11) financing development of science parks; (12) terminating deductions from mineral revenue payments to states; (13) increasing use of recovery audits; (14) enhancing food safety; (15) establishing a demonstration project for state Medicaid coverage of low-income HIV-infected individuals; (16) reducing the income threshold for the refundable child tax credit, and other selected tax relief policies; and (17) establishing a 9/11 health program. Title III: Budget Enforcement - Subtitle A: House Enforcement Provisions - (Sec . 301) Provides for adjustments to discretionary spending limits, budgetary aggregates, and allocations for: (1) continuing disability reviews and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) redeterminations by the Social Security Administration (SSA); (2) Internal Revenue Service (IRS) tax compliance; (3) the health care fraud and abuse control program; and (4) unemployment insurance improper payments reviews. Provides that, if legislation is adopted that makes appropriations for FY2008 or FY2009 for overseas deployments and related activities, then the allocation to the House Committee on Appropriations may be adjusted up to the amounts of budget authority and new outlays provided in this resolution for such fiscal year. Exempts from certain requirements of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 (CBA) any appropriations for such deployments and activities that exceed such budget authority. Exempts from certain CBA requirements any new budget authority and outlays resulting from adoption of legislation that makes emergency appropriations for nondefense discretionary spending. Directs the Chairman of the House Committee on the Budget to make appropriate adjustments in allocations and aggregates to reflect the difference between any supplemental FY2008 appropriations and the corresponding levels assumed in this resolution. (Sec. 302) Prohibits House legislation that would require advance appropriations, except for certain FY2010 or FY2011 programs, projects, activities, or accounts. Subtitle B: Senate Enforcement Provisions - (Sec. 311) Requires the Director of CBO to prepare for each bill and joint resolution reported from committee (including amendments and conference reports), except measures within the Senate Committee on Appropriations' jurisdiction, an estimate of whether the measure would cause, relative to current law, a net increase in deficits in excess of $5 billion in any of the four consecutive 10-year periods beginning with the first fiscal year that is a decade after the budget year provided for in the most recently adopted budget resolution. Makes it out of order to consider in the Senate any legislation that would cause such a net increase in deficits in such periods. Permits waiver or suspension of such prohibition, or successful appeals from rulings of the Chair, only by an affirmative vote of three-fifths (60) of the Senate. (Sec. 312) Makes it out of order to consider in the Senate any legislation that would cause the discretionary spending limits in this section to be exceeded. Permits waiver or suspension of such prohibition, or successful appeals from rulings of the Chair, only by an affirmative vote of three-fifths (60) of the Senate. Extends Senate discretionary spending limits for FY2008-FY2009. Provides for adjustments to discretionary spending limits, budgetary aggregates, and allocations for: (1) continuing disability reviews and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) redeterminations for the Social Security Administration (SSA); (2) Internal Revenue Service (IRS) tax enforcement; (3) health care fraud and abuse control; (4) unemployment insurance improper payments reviews; (5) adjustments for overseas deployments and other activities; and (6) supplemental appropriations for FY2008 and FY2009, if such legislation is enacted. (Sec. 313) Makes it out of order to consider in the Senate any legislation that would require advanced appropriations other than for: (1) any FY2010-FY2011 programs, projects, activities, or accounts identified in the accompanying joint explanatory statement of managers, but only in an aggregate of up to $28.852 billion in new budget authority in each year; and (2) the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Permits waiver or suspension of such prohibition, or successful appeals from rulings of the Chair, only by an affirmative vote of three-fifths (60) of the Senate. (Sec. 314) Makes it out of order to consider in the Senate any legislation which includes a provision that constitutes a change in mandatory programs producing net costs that would have been estimated as affecting direct spending or receipts under the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (Gramm-Rudman-Hollings Act) were they included in non-appropriations legislation. Subjects such a provision to a point of order if: (1) it would increase budget authority in at least one of the nine fiscal years that follow the budget year and over the total of the budget year and the nine ensuing fiscal years; (2) it would increase net outlays over the total period of such ensuing fiscal years; and (3) the sum total of all changes in mandatory programs in the legislation would increase such net outlays. Permits waiver or suspension of such prohibition, or successful appeals from rulings of the Chair, only by an affirmative vote of three-fifths (60) of the Senate. (Sec. 315) Makes it out of order to consider in the Senate any legislation (except measures within the Committee on Appropriation's jurisdiction) that would cause a net increase in the deficit in excess of $10 billion in any fiscal year provided for in the most recently adopted budget resolution unless it is fully offset over all fiscal years provided for in such resolution. Permits waiver or suspension of such prohibition, or successful appeals from rulings of the Chair, only by an affirmative vote of three-fifths (60) of the Senate. Subtitle C: Other Provisions - (Sec. 321) Requires all House and Senate committees to: (1) review programs within their jurisdiction to root out waste, fraud, and abuse in program spending, giving particular scrutiny to issues raised by Government Accountability Office (GAO) reports; and (2) recommend, based on these oversight efforts and committee performance reviews, improved governmental performance in annual views and estimates reports to the appropriate Committee on the Budget. (Sec. 322) Requires the joint explanatory statement accompanying the conference report on any budget resolution in the House or Senate to include in its allocations to the appropriate Committee on Appropriations amounts for the discretionary administrative expenses of the SSA and of the Postal Service. Title IV: Policy - (Sec. 401) Declares the policy of the House of Representatives on: (1) middle-income tax relief; and (2) defense priorities. Title V: Sense of the Senate and Congress - Subtitle A: Sense of the Senate - (Sec. 501) Expresses the sense of the Senate on Medicaid administrative regulations. Subtitle B: Sense of Congress - (Sec. 511) Expresses the sense of Congress on: (1) servicemembers' and veterans' health care and other priorities; (2) homeland security; (3) long-term fiscal reform; (4) waste, fraud, and abuse; (5) extension of the statutory PAYGO rule; (6) long-term budgeting; (7) affordable health coverage; (8) pay parity; (9) subprime lending and foreclosures; (10) the need to maintain and build upon efforts to fight hunger; (11) the importance of child support enforcement; and (12) the Innovation Agenda of the President's Council on Innovation and Competitiveness under the America COMPETES Act.",2022-02-03T06:06:31Z, 110-sconres-69,110,sconres,69,A concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of a national day of remembrance for Harriet Tubman.,Commemorations,2008-03-06,2008-03-06,Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1711-1712),Senate,"Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD]",MD,D,C000141,5,Supports the designation of a national day of remembrance for Harriet Tubman.,2019-11-15T21:58:55Z, 110-sconres-67,110,sconres,67,A concurrent resolution establishing the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies.,Congress,2008-02-08,2008-02-28,Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.,Senate,"Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA]",CA,D,F000062,1,(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Establishes a Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies to make the necessary arrangements for the inauguration of the President-elect and the Vice President-elect of the United States.,2022-02-03T05:09:47Z, 110-sconres-68,110,sconres,68,A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol by the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies.,Congress,2008-02-08,2008-02-28,Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.,Senate,"Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA]",CA,D,F000062,1,"(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Authorizes the use of the rotunda of the U.S. Capitol on January 20, 2009, by the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies in connection with the proceedings and ceremonies for the inauguration of the President-elect and the Vice President-elect of the United States.",2017-12-14T21:47:02Z, 110-sconres-66,110,sconres,66,A concurrent resolution commemorating the 175th anniversary of the commencement of the special relationship between the United States and the Kingdom of Thailand.,Commemorations,2008-02-07,2008-03-11,Message on Senate action sent to the House.,Senate,"Sen. Webb, Jim [D-VA]",VA,D,W000803,7,(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Commemorates: (1) the 175th anniversary of relations between the United States and the Kingdom of Thailand; and (2) the 80th birthday of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand.,2019-11-15T21:52:02Z, 110-sconres-65,110,sconres,65,A concurrent resolution celebrating the birth of Abraham Lincoln and recognizing the prominence the Declaration of Independence played in the development of Abraham Lincoln's beliefs.,Commemorations,2008-02-06,2008-02-06,Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S743),Senate,"Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]",IL,D,D000563,0,"Requests that the President issue a proclamation each year recognizing the anniversary of the birth of President Abraham Lincoln.Encourages state and local governments and local educational agencies to devote sufficient time to study and appreciate the reverence and respect Abraham Lincoln had for the significance and importance of the Declaration of Independence in the development of American history, jurisprudence, and the spread of freedom around the world.",2019-11-15T21:58:47Z, 110-sconres-61,110,sconres,61,"A concurrent resolution providing for a conditional adjournment or recess of the Senate, and a conditional adjournment of the House of Representatives.",Congress,2007-12-19,2007-12-19,Message on Senate action sent to the House.,Senate,"Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV]",NV,D,R000146,1,"(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Provides for an adjournment sine die of: (1) the Senate on any day from December 18-December 31, 2007 (or until another time of reassembly under this concurrent resolution); and (2) the House of Representatives on any legislative day from December 18-December 22, 2007 (or until another time of reassembly). Provides that when: (1) the Senate recesses or adjourns on January 3, 2008, it stand recessed or adjourned until January 22, 2008 (or until another time of reassembly under this concurrent resolution, whichever occurs first); and (2) the House adjourns on the legislative day of January 3, 2008, it stand recessed or adjourned until January 15, 2008 (or until another time of reassembly, whichever occurs first). Authorizes the Majority Leader of the Senate and the Speaker of the House, or their respective designees, acting jointly after consultation with the Minority Leaders of the Senate and of the House, to notify the Members of the Senate and the House, respectively, to reassemble at such place and time as they may designate whenever, in their opinion, the public interest shall warrant it. .",2023-01-11T13:15:23Z, 110-sconres-62,110,sconres,62,A resolution to correct the enrollment of H.R. 660.,Congress,2007-12-19,2007-12-19,Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.,Senate,"Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT]",VT,D,L000174,2,(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)Makes corrections to the enrollment of H.R. 660 (Court Security Improvement Act of 2007) to exclude bankruptcy and territorial judges from certain life insurance coverage granted to magistrate judges.,2023-01-11T13:15:23Z, 110-sconres-63,110,sconres,63,"A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the need for additional research into the chronic neurological condition hydrocephalus, and for other purposes.",Health,2007-12-19,2008-01-28,Held at the desk.,Senate,"Sen. Clinton, Hillary Rodham [D-NY]",NY,D,C001041,1,"(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)Commends the Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for working with leading scientists and researchers to organize the first-ever NIH conference on hydrocephalus (a neurological condition characterized by the abnormal buildup of cerebrospinal fluids in the ventricles of the brain). Urges the Director to continue the current collaboration with respect to hydrocephalus among national research institutes.Calls for: (1) further research into the epidemiology, pathophysiology, disease burden, and improved treatment of hydrocephalus; and (2) increased public awareness and professional education regarding hydrocephalus through partnerships between the federal government and patient advocacy organizations.",2023-01-11T13:15:10Z, 110-sconres-64,110,sconres,64,A concurrent resolution commending the Alaska Army National Guard for its service to the State of Alaska and the citizens of the United States.,Commemorations,2007-12-19,2007-12-19,Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S16018),Senate,"Sen. Stevens, Ted [R-AK]",AK,R,S000888,1,"Commends the 3rd Battalion, 29th Infantry of the Alaska Army National Guard upon its completion of deployment and service to the Commonwealth of Alaska and the citizens of the United States.",2023-01-11T13:15:23Z, 110-sconres-59,110,sconres,59,"A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that joint custody laws for fit parents should be passed by each State, so that more children are raised with the benefits of having a father and a mother in their lives.",Families,2007-12-18,2007-12-18,"Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S15925)",Senate,"Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI]",HI,D,A000069,0,"Expresses the sense of the Congress that joint custody laws for fit parents should be passed by each state, so that more children are raised with the benefits of having a father and a mother in their lives.",2023-01-11T13:15:23Z, 110-sconres-60,110,sconres,60,A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress relating to negotiating a free trade agreement between the United States and Taiwan.,Foreign Trade and International Finance,2007-12-18,2007-12-18,Referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S15925-15926),Senate,"Sen. Baucus, Max [D-MT]",MT,D,B000243,5,Expresses the sense of Congress that the United States should increase trade opportunities with Taiwan and launch negotiations for a free trade agreement with Taiwan.,2023-01-11T13:15:23Z, 110-sconres-58,110,sconres,58,A concurrent resolution welcoming First Minister Dr. Ian Paisley and Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness of Northern Ireland to the United States.,International Affairs,2007-12-04,2007-12-06,Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.,Senate,"Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA]",MA,D,K000105,13,(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Welcomes First Minister Dr. Ian Paisley and Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness of Northern Ireland to the United States. Commends Dr. Paisley and Mr. McGuinness for showing the world that it is possible to rise above decades of bitter sectarian violence to achieve peace. Expresses hope that Northern Ireland will continue to be peaceful and stable in the future.,2023-01-11T13:15:23Z, 110-sconres-57,110,sconres,57,A concurrent resolution honoring professional surveyors and recognizing their contributions to society.,Commemorations,2007-12-03,2007-12-03,Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S14705),Senate,"Sen. Stevens, Ted [R-AK]",AK,R,S000888,0,Recommends the establishment of National Surveyors Week.,2023-01-11T13:15:23Z, 110-sconres-53,110,sconres,53,"A concurrent resolution condemning the kidnapping and hostage-taking of 3 United States citizens for over 4 years by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC), and demanding their immediate and unconditional release.",International Affairs,2007-11-16,2007-12-19,Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.,Senate,"Sen. Nelson, Bill [D-FL]",FL,D,N000032,18,"(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Condemns: (1) the kidnappings of Keith Stansell, Thomas Howes, and Marc Gonsalves by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) and calls for their immediate release; (2) FARC for the murder of Tom Janis and for its use of kidnapping for ransom, extortion, and drug trafficking, and for supporting and spreading terror within Colombia. Expresses sympathy to the hostages' relatives. Reconfirms that the U.S. government does not make concessions to terrorists. Reiterates that the U.S. government supports efforts to secure the hostages' safe return to the United States.",2023-01-11T20:08:04Z, 110-sconres-54,110,sconres,54,"A concurrent resolution supporting the designation of a week as ""National Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Automated External Defibrillator Awareness Week"".",Commemorations,2007-11-16,2007-12-10,Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.,Senate,"Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME]",ME,R,C001035,2,(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)Expresses support for the goals and ideals of a National Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Automated External Defibrillator Awareness Week to establish programs to increase public training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillator use and to increase public access to defibrillators.,2023-01-11T20:08:04Z, 110-sconres-55,110,sconres,55,"A concurrent resolution commemorating the centennial anniversary of the sailing of the Navy's ""Great White Fleet"", launched by President Theodore Roosevelt on December 16, 1907, from Hampton Roads, Virginia, and returning there on February 22, 1909.",Commemorations,2007-11-16,2007-12-04,Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.,Senate,"Sen. Warner, John [R-VA]",VA,R,W000154,1,"(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Commemorates the wisdom of President Theodore Roosevelt in developing and launching the Great White Fleet. Supports a one-time designation of a day to celebrate the 100th centennial of the Great White Fleet and the special role it played in building enduring friendships with important allies and partner nations. Commends efforts by the Department of the Navy to: (1) maintain and strengthen our cooperative partnerships with foreign nations; (2) safeguard our Nation's interests in the maritime domain; and (3) lead the development of a Cooperative Strategy for 21st Century Seapower. Honors the sacrifices made and services rendered by the servicemembers of the Navy, Marine Corps, and the Coast Guard, and the civilians who constitute our maritime services.",2023-01-11T14:50:56Z, 110-sconres-56,110,sconres,56,A concurrent resolution encouraging the Association of Southeast Asian Nations to take action to ensure a peaceful transition to democracy in Burma.,International Affairs,2007-11-16,2007-12-04,Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.,Senate,"Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA]",CA,D,B000711,2,(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Joins the foreign ministers of member nations of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) that have expressed concern over the human rights situation in Burma. Encourages ASEAN to take more substantial steps to ensure Burma's peaceful transition to democracy. Urges ASEAN to ensure that all member nations live up to their membership obligations and adhere to ASEAN's core principles. States that Congress would welcome a decision by ASEAN to review Burma's ASEAN membership and to consider appropriate disciplinary measures until the government of Burma has demonstrated a commitment to human rights.,2023-01-11T14:50:56Z, 110-sconres-52,110,sconres,52,A concurrent resolution encouraging the Association of Southeast Asian Nations to take action to ensure a peaceful transition to democracy in Burma.,International Affairs,2007-11-01,2007-11-01,Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S13711-13712),Senate,"Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA]",CA,D,B000711,0,Joins the foreign ministers of member nations of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) that have expressed concern over the human rights situation in Burma. Encourages ASEAN to take more substantial steps to ensure Burma's peaceful transition to democracy. Urges ASEAN to ensure that all member nations live up to their membership obligations and adhere to ASEAN's core principles. States that Congress would welcome a decision by ASEAN to review Burma's ASEAN membership and to consider appropriate disciplinary measures until the government of Burma has demonstrated a commitment to human rights.,2023-01-11T20:08:05Z, 110-sconres-50,110,sconres,50,"A concurrent resolution commending NASA Langley Research Center in Virginia on the celebration of its 90th anniversary on October 26 and 27, 2007.",Commemorations,2007-10-18,2007-10-18,"Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S13101)",Senate,"Sen. Warner, John [R-VA]",VA,R,W000154,1,Congratulates and commends the men and women of NASA Langley Research Center for their accomplishments and role in inspiring the American people.,2023-01-11T20:19:19Z, 110-sconres-51,110,sconres,51,"A concurrent resolution supporting ""Lights On Afterschool!"", a national celebration of after school programs.",Commemorations,2007-10-18,2007-11-14,"Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.",Senate,"Sen. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT]",CT,D,D000388,34,"(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Supports the goals and ideals of "Lights On Afterschool!," a national celebration of after-school programs.",2023-01-11T14:51:10Z, 110-sconres-49,110,sconres,49,A concurrent resolution providing for a conditional adjournment or recess of the Senate.,Congress,2007-10-04,2007-10-04,Message on Senate action sent to the House.,Senate,"Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV]",NV,D,R000146,0,"(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Provides for a recess or an adjournment of the Senate on October 4 or 5, 2007, until October 15, 2007 (or until another time of reassembly under this concurrent resolution). Authorizes the Majority Leader of the Senate, after consultation with the Senate Minority Leader, to notify the Members to reassemble whenever the public interest shall warrant it.",2023-01-11T14:51:10Z, 110-sconres-48,110,sconres,48,A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress regarding high level visits to the United States by democratically-elected officials of Taiwan.,International Affairs,2007-10-02,2007-10-02,Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S12442-12443),Senate,"Sen. Johnson, Tim [D-SD]",SD,D,J000177,8,"Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) restrictions on U.S. visits by high-level elected and appointed officials of Taiwan, including the President of Taiwan, should be lifted; (2) the United States should allow direct Cabinet level exchanges in order to strengthen a policy dialogue with Taiwan; and (3) it is in the U.S. national interest to strengthen links with the democratically-elected government of Taiwan and demonstrate stronger support for democracy in the Asia-Pacific region.",2023-01-11T20:19:20Z, 110-sconres-47,110,sconres,47,A concurrent resolution recognizing the 60th anniversary of the United States Air Force as an independent military service.,Commemorations,2007-09-18,2007-09-18,Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S11667-11668),Senate,"Sen. Enzi, Michael B. [R-WY]",WY,R,E000285,18,"Declares that Congress remembers, honors, and commends the achievements of the U.S. Air Force in serving and defending the United States on the 60th anniversary of its creation as an independent military service.",2023-01-11T20:27:21Z, 110-sconres-45,110,sconres,45,"A concurrent resolution commending the Ed Block Courage Award Foundation for its work in aiding children and families affected by child abuse, and designating November 2007 as National Courage Month.",Commemorations,2007-09-17,2007-11-13,Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.,Senate,"Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD]",MD,D,C000141,2,(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) National Courage Month provides an opportunity to educate the people of the United States about the positive role that professional athletes can play as inspirations for America's youth; and (2) the Ed Block Courage Award Foundation should be recognized for its outstanding contributions toward helping those affected by child abuse.,2023-01-11T20:27:21Z, 110-sconres-46,110,sconres,46,A concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month.,Commemorations,2007-09-17,2007-09-17,"Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S11603)",Senate,"Sen. Obama, Barack [D-IL]",IL,D,O000167,0,Expresses support for the goals and ideals of Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month.,2023-01-11T20:27:20Z, 110-sconres-44,110,sconres,44,A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that a commemorative postage stamp should be issued honoring Rosa Louise McCauley Parks.,Commemorations,2007-09-12,2007-10-19,"Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, Federal Services, and International Security.",Senate,"Sen. Obama, Barack [D-IL]",IL,D,O000167,22,Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) a commemorative postage stamp honoring Rosa Louise McCauley Parks should be issued; (2) the provision requiring that an honoree must have died at least five years before this honor should be waived; and (3) the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend that such a stamp be issued.,2023-01-11T20:27:23Z, 110-sconres-43,110,sconres,43,"A concurrent resolution providing for a conditional adjournment or recess of the Senate, and a conditional adjournment of the House of Representatives.",Congress,2007-08-03,2007-08-04,Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.,Senate,"Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV]",NV,D,R000146,0,"(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)Provides for: (1) a recess or an adjournment of the Senate from any day between August 3, 2007-August 31, 2007, until September 4, 2007 (or until another time of reassembly under this concurrent resolution); and (2) an adjournment of the House of Representatives from any legislative day between August 3, 2007-August 8, 2007, until September 4, 2007 (or until another time of reassembly).Authorizes the Majority Leader of the Senate and the Speaker of the House, acting jointly after consultation with the Senate and House Minority Leaders, to notify the Members to reassemble whenever the public interest shall warrant it.",2023-01-11T14:51:41Z, 110-sconres-42,110,sconres,42,"A concurrent resolution recognizing the need to pursue research into the causes, treatment, and eventual cure for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, supporting the designation of a National Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Week, and for other purposes.",Commemorations,2007-07-24,2007-07-25,Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.,Senate,"Sen. Coleman, Norm [R-MN]",MN,R,C001057,1,"(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)Recognizes the need to pursue research into the causes, treatment, and eventual cure for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.Expresses support for: (1) the work of advocates and organizations in educating, supporting, and providing hope for individuals who suffer from the disease; and (2) designation of National Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Week.Congratulates advocates and organizations for their efforts to educate the public about the disease.",2023-01-11T14:51:51Z, 110-sconres-41,110,sconres,41,A concurrent resolution commending the 1st Brigade Combat Team/34th Infantry Division of the Minnesota National Guard upon its completion of the longest continuous deployment of any United States military unit during Operation Iraqi Freedom.,Commemorations,2007-07-16,2007-08-14,Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.,Senate,"Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]",MN,D,K000367,1,(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Commends the 1st Brigade Combat Team/34th Infantry Division of the Minnesota National Guard upon its completion of the longest continuous deployment of any U.S. military unit during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Recognizes the achievements of its members and their exemplary service to the United States.,2023-01-11T14:51:51Z, 110-sconres-40,110,sconres,40,A concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of observing the National Day of Human Trafficking Awareness on January 11 of each year to raise awareness of and opposition to human trafficking.,Commemorations,2007-06-22,2007-06-25,Held at the desk.,Senate,"Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA]",CA,D,F000062,4,(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Supports the goals of observing the National Day of Human Trafficking Awareness on January 11 of each year and all other efforts to raise awareness of and opposition to human trafficking.,2023-01-12T17:52:43Z, 110-sconres-39,110,sconres,39,A concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of a world day of remembrance for road crash victims.,Commemorations,2007-06-20,2007-10-05,Received in the House.,Senate,"Sen. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT]",CT,D,D000388,5,(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Supports the goals and ideals of a world day of remembrance for road crash victims.,2023-01-12T17:52:43Z, 110-sconres-38,110,sconres,38,"A concurrent resolution recognizing that the plight of Kashmiri Pandits has been an ongoing concern since 1989 and that their physical, political, and economic security should be safeguarded by the Government of the Republic of India and the state government of Jammu and Kashmir.",International Affairs,2007-06-18,2007-06-18,Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7818),Senate,"Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]",OH,D,B000944,0,"Condemns the human rights violations committed against Kashmiri Pandits. Urges the government of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to end cross-border terrorism by dismantling the terrorist infrastructure on territory under its control, so that all Kashmiris can live, work, and worship in peace. Encourages the government of the Republic of India and the state government of Jammu and Kashmir to ensure that Kashmiri Pandits are treated with respect and are able to safely return to Kashmir.",2023-01-12T17:52:43Z, 110-sconres-37,110,sconres,37,A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress on federalism in Iraq.,International Affairs,2007-06-07,2007-06-07,Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7389-7390),Senate,"Sen. Biden, Joseph R., Jr. [D-DE]",DE,D,B000444,6,"Expresses the sense of Congress that the United States should: (1) support a political settlement among Iraq's major factions based upon the provisions of the Constitution of Iraq that create a federal system of government and allow for the creation of federal regions; and (2) urge the government of Iraq to implement a law providing for the equitable distribution of oil revenues, which is a critical component of a comprehensive political settlement based upon federalism.",2023-01-12T17:52:43Z, 110-sconres-35,110,sconres,35,A concurrent resolution declaring June 6 a national day of prayer and rededication for the men and women of the United States Armed Forces and their mission.,Armed Forces and National Security,2007-06-06,2007-06-06,Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7196),Senate,"Sen. DeMint, Jim [R-SC]",SC,R,D000595,0,"Designates every June 6 as a national day of prayer and rededication for the men and women of the United States Armed Forces and their mission. Declares that, in encouraging Americans to join in this national day of prayer and rededication, the Senate and the House of Representatives will each designate one member to read aloud in the Senate and House chambers each June 6th, in its entirety, President Roosevelt's D-Day radio prayer.",2023-01-12T17:52:43Z, 110-sconres-36,110,sconres,36,A concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Teen Driver Safety Week.,Commemorations,2007-06-06,2007-10-16,Held at the desk.,Senate,"Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA]",PA,D,C001070,8,(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Supports the goals and ideals of National Teen Driver Safety Week. Encourages the people of the United States to observe the week with activities that promote licensed teenage drivers to drive safely.,2023-01-12T17:52:43Z, 110-sconres-34,110,sconres,34,A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that Congress and the President should increase basic pay for members of the Armed Forces.,Armed Forces and National Security,2007-05-25,2007-05-25,Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6963),Senate,"Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA]",MA,D,K000148,0,"Expresses the sense of Congress that Congress and the President should: (1) increase basic pay for members of all military components by 3.5%, effective January 1, 2008; and (2) provide a special survivor indemnity allowance for persons affected by required Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) annuity offsets for dependency and indemnity compensation.",2023-01-11T17:02:46Z, 110-sconres-33,110,sconres,33,A concurrent resolution recognizing the benefits and importance of school-based music education.,Education,2007-05-07,2007-05-07,"Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5661)",Senate,"Sen. Alexander, Lamar [R-TN]",TN,R,A000360,3,Expresses the sense of Congress that music education grounded in rigorous instruction is an important component of a well-rounded academic curriculum and should be available to every student in every school in the United States.,2023-01-11T17:02:46Z, 110-sconres-31,110,sconres,31,"A concurrent resolution expressing support for advancing vital United States interests through increased engagement in health programs that alleviate disease and reduce premature death in developing nations, especially through programs that combat high levels of infectious disease improve children's and women's health, decrease malnutrition, reduce unintended pregnancies, fight the spread of HIV/AIDS, encourage healthy behaviors, and strengthen health care capacity.",International Affairs,2007-05-03,2007-05-03,Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5604),Senate,"Sen. Feingold, Russell D. [D-WI]",WI,D,F000061,6,"Recognizes that contributing to improving health in developing nations is in the vital interest of the United States as it helps protect the health of the American people, facilitates development among partner nations, and cultivates a positive U.S. image. Acknowledges the need to strengthen health care systems to meet essential health needs. Supports U.S. investments in reducing the global burdens of HIV/AIDS and malaria through the President's Emergency Program for AIDS Relief and the President's Malaria Initiative. Encourages the U.S. government to expand adoption and implementation of policies and programs that alleviate the greatest burden of disease in developing nations in the most efficient and cost-effective manner possible.",2023-01-11T17:02:46Z, 110-sconres-32,110,sconres,32,A concurrent resolution honoring the 50th anniversary of Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens.,Commemorations,2007-05-03,2007-06-05,Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.,Senate,"Sen. Voinovich, George V. [R-OH]",OH,R,V000126,1,"(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Congratulates Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens on its 50th anniversary and honors it for its commitment to sharing its history, gardens, and art collections with the public.",2023-01-11T17:02:46Z, 110-sconres-30,110,sconres,30,A concurrent resolution urging all sides to the current political crisis in Ukraine to act responsibly and use dialogue to resolve the crisis and ensure a free and transparent democratic system in Ukraine based on the rule of law.,International Affairs,2007-05-02,2007-05-02,Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5510),Senate,"Sen. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT]",CT,D,D000388,0,"Welcomes the strong relationship formed between the United States and Ukraine since the restoration of Ukraine's independence in 1991. Urges all sides to the current political crisis in Ukraine to act responsibly and use dialogue to resolve the crisis. Expresses support for the efforts of the Ukrainian people to establish a full democracy, the rule of law, and respect for human rights. Pledges continued assistance to the strengthening of a democratic system in Ukraine and to the continued development of a free market economy. Reaffirms the Senate's commitment to Ukraine's independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity, and assumption of Ukraine's place as a full member of the international community of democracies.",2023-01-11T17:02:46Z, 110-sconres-29,110,sconres,29,A concurrent resolution encouraging the recognition of the Negro Baseball Leagues and their players on May 20th of each year.,Commemorations,2007-04-26,2007-05-14,Held at the desk.,Senate,"Sen. Nelson, Bill [D-FL]",FL,D,N000032,28,"(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Recognizes the teams and players of the Negro Baseball Leagues for their achievements, dedication, sacrifices, and contributions to both baseball and our nation. Encourages the observation of Negro Leaguers Recognition Day on May 20 of each year.",2023-01-11T19:40:18Z, 110-sconres-28,110,sconres,28,"A concurrent resolution congratulating the City of Chicago for being chosen to represent the United States in the international competition to host the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games, and encouraging the International Olympic Committee to select Chicago as the site of the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games.",Sports and Recreation,2007-04-18,2007-05-10,Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.,Senate,"Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]",IL,D,D000563,2,(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Congratulates Chicago on securing the bid to represent the United States in the international competition to host the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Encourages the International Olympic Committee to select Chicago as the site of such Games.,2023-01-11T15:17:50Z, 110-sconres-26,110,sconres,26,A concurrent resolution recognizing the 75th anniversary of the Military Order of the Purple Heart and commending recipients of the Purple Heart for their courageous demonstrations of gallantry and heroism on behalf of the United States.,Commemorations,2007-04-12,2007-08-01,Held at the desk.,Senate,"Sen. Clinton, Hillary Rodham [D-NY]",NY,D,C001041,9,"(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Congratulates the Military Order of the Purple Heart on its 75th anniversary as a national organization whose goals are to preserve and sustain the honor of the Armed Forces. Commends all Purple Heart recipients for their gallantry and heroism on behalf of the United States. Encourages the people of the United States to learn about the Purple Heart and the honor, courage, and bravery it symbolizes.",2023-01-11T19:40:19Z, 110-sconres-27,110,sconres,27,"A concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of ""National Purple Heart Recognition Day"".",Commemorations,2007-04-12,2007-08-14,Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.,Senate,"Sen. Clinton, Hillary Rodham [D-NY]",NY,D,C001041,9,Supports the goals and ideals of National Purple Heart Recognition Day. Encourages all people of the United States to learn about the history of the Purple Heart and to honor its recipients.,2023-01-11T19:40:18Z, 110-sconres-25,110,sconres,25,A concurrent resolution condemning the recent violent actions of the Government of Zimbabwe against peaceful opposition party activists and members of civil society.,International Affairs,2007-03-29,2007-06-26,Held at the desk.,Senate,"Sen. Obama, Barack [D-IL]",IL,D,O000167,7,"(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the state-sponsored violence taking place in Zimbabwe represents a serious violation of fundamental human rights and the rule of law and should be condemned by all responsible governments, civic organizations, religious leaders, and international bodies; and (2) the government of Zimbabwe has not lived up to its commitments as a signatory to the Constitutive Act of the African Union and African Charter of Human and Peoples Rights. Condemns: (1) the government of Zimbabwe's violent suppression of political and human rights; (2) the harassment and intimidation of lawyers attempting to carry out their professional obligations to their clients and repeated failure by police to comply with court decisions; and (3) the harassment of foreign officials, journalists, human rights workers, and others. Commends U.S. Ambassador Christopher Dell and other U.S. officials and foreign officials for their support to political detainees and victims of torture and abuse while in police custody or in medical care centers. Calls on the government of Zimbabwe to end: (1) its violent campaign against fundamental human rights, respect the courts and members of the legal profession, and restore the rule of law; and (2) illegitimate interference in travel abroad by its citizens, especially for humanitarian purposes. Calls on the leaders of the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) and the African Union (AU) to consult with all Zimbabwe stakeholders to intervene with the government of Zimbabwe while applying appropriate pressures to resolve the economic and political crisis.",2023-01-12T17:52:43Z, 110-sconres-24,110,sconres,24,A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of Capitol grounds for the Live Earth Concert.,Congress,2007-03-23,2007-03-23,Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3718),Senate,"Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV]",NV,D,R000146,1,"Permits the Live Earth organization and the Alliance for Climate Protection to sponsor the Live Earth Concert as a free public event on the Capitol grounds on July 7, 2007. Requires the sponsors to enter into an agreement with the Architect of the Capitol and the Capitol Police Board under which the sponsors agree to: (1) reimburse the U.S. Capitol Police for all costs incurred (including additional personnel costs and overtime) in meeting the security related needs at the event; and (2) comply with the requirements of this Act. Revokes the authority to hold the event on the Capitol grounds if the sponsors fail, or are unable, to enter into such agreement within 14 days before the scheduled date of the event.",2023-01-11T19:45:14Z, 110-sconres-23,110,sconres,23,A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that provisions that provoke veto threats from the President should not be included on bills that appropriate funds for the implementation of recommendations of the Base Closure and Realignment Commission.,Economics and Public Finance,2007-03-22,2007-03-22,Referred to the Committee on Appropriations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3631),Senate,"Sen. Brownback, Sam [R-KS]",KS,R,B000953,1,Expresses the sense of Congress that Congress should not include provisions that provoke veto threats from the President in bills that appropriate funds for the implementation of recommendations of the Base Closure and Realignment Commission.,2023-01-11T19:45:14Z, 110-sconres-22,110,sconres,22,A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend to the Postmaster General that a commemorative postage stamp be issued to promote public awareness of Down syndrome.,Government Operations and Politics,2007-03-21,2007-06-06,"Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, Federal Services, and International Security.",Senate,"Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]",IL,D,D000563,6,"Calls for the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee to recommend, and the United States Postal Service to issue, a commemorative postage stamp to promote public awareness of Down syndrome.",2023-01-11T19:45:14Z, 110-sconres-21,110,sconres,21,An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2008 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2007 and 2009 through 2012.,Economics and Public Finance,2007-03-16,2007-05-17,Message on Senate action sent to the House.,Senate,"Sen. Conrad, Kent [D-ND]",ND,D,C000705,258,"Sets forth the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2008, including the appropriate budgetary levels for FY2007 and FY2009-FY2012. Title I: Recommended Levels and Amounts - (Sec. 101) Lists recommended budgetary levels and amounts, for FY2007-FY2012, with respect to: (1) federal revenues; (2) new budget authority; (3) budget outlays; (4) deficits; (5) debt subject to limit; and (6) debt held by the public. (Sec. 102) Lists the appropriate levels of new budget authority, outlays, and administrative expenses for Social Security and specified major functional categories for FY2007-FY2012. Title II: Budget Process - (Sec. 201) Makes it out of order in the Senate to consider any direct spending or revenue legislation increasing or causing an on-budget deficit for the current fiscal year, the budget year, or the four or nine ensuing fiscal years. Excludes from the meaning of "direct spending legislation" and "revenue legislation" any: (1) concurrent resolution on the budget; or (2) provision of legislation that affects the full funding of, and continuation of, the deposit insurance guarantee commitment in effect on the enactment of the Budget Enforcement Act of 1990. Requires estimates to: (1) use the baseline surplus or deficit used for the most recently adopted concurrent resolution on the budget; and (2) be calculated under the requirements of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (Gramm-Rudman-Hollings Act, as in effect before September 30, 2002) for fiscal years beyond those covered by such budget resolution. Declares that, if direct spending or revenue legislation increases or causes an on-budget deficit when taken individually, it must also increase or cause the on-budget deficit when taken together with such legislation enacted since the beginning of the calendar year not accounted for in such baseline. Provides, however, that direct spending or revenue effects resulting in net deficit reduction enacted in any bill pursuant to a reconciliation instruction since the beginning of that same calendar year shall never be made available on the pay-as-you-go ledger, and shall be dedicated only for deficit reduction. Permits waiver or suspension of such requirements, or successful appeals from rulings of the Chair, only by an affirmative vote of three-fifths (60) of the Senate. (Sec. 202) Makes it out of order to consider in the Senate any reconciliation legislation causing or increasing a deficit or reducing a surplus in either: (1) the current fiscal year, the budget year, and the four ensuing fiscal years; or (2) the current fiscal year, the budget year, and the nine ensuing fiscal years. Permits waiver or suspension of such requirements, or successful appeals from rulings of the Chair, only by an affirmative vote of three-fifths (60) of the Senate. (Sec. 203) Requires the Director of the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) to prepare for each bill and joint resolution reported from committee (including amendments and conference reports), except measures within the Committee on Appropriations' jurisdiction, an estimate of whether the measure would cause a net increase in deficits in excess of $5 billion in any of the four 10-year periods beginning in FY2018-FY2057. Makes it out of order to consider in the Senate legislation that would cause such a net increase in deficits in such periods. Permits waiver or suspension of such requirements, or successful appeals from rulings of the Chair, only by an affirmative vote of three-fifths (60) of the Senate. (Sec. 204) Treats as an emergency requirement in the Senate the amounts of new budget authority, outlays, and receipts in all fiscal years resulting from a provision of direct spending or receipts legislation or appropriations for discretionary accounts that Congress designates as an emergency requirement in a measure. Declares that such new budget authority, outlays, and receipts resulting from any provision designated as an emergency requirement shall not count for purposes of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 (CBA) or the pay-as-you-go, long-term deficits, and discretionary spending limit requirements of this title. Subjects any emergency requirement designation to a point-of-order in the Senate. Permits waiver or suspension of such requirements, or successful appeals from rulings of the Chair, only by an affirmative vote of three-fifths (60) of the Senate. States that in the House the new budget authority and outlays resulting from adoption of legislation making appropriations for discretionary amounts designated to meet emergency needs shall not count for certain CBA purposes. (Sec. 205) Continues the CBA supermajority enforcement requirements as a Senate rule through FY2017. (Sec. 206) Makes it out of order to consider in the Senate legislation that would provide an advance appropriation other than for: (1) the Corporation for Public Broadcasting; or (2) any FY2009-FY2010 programs, projects, activities, or accounts identified in the joint explanatory statement of managers accompanying this resolution, but only in an aggregate of up to $25.158 billion in new budget authority in each year. Permits waiver or suspension of such requirements, or successful appeals from rulings of the Chair, only by an affirmative vote of three-fifths (60) of the Senate. States that in the House legislation making a general or continuing appropriation may not provide advance appropriations, other than for FY2009-FY2010 programs, projects, activities, or accounts identified in the joint explanatory statement of managers accompanying this resolution, but only in an aggregate of up to $25.558 billion in new budget authority. (Sec. 207) Makes it out of order to consider in the Senate any legislation that would cause the discretionary spending limits in this section to be exceeded. Permits waiver or suspension of such requirements, or successful appeals from rulings of the Chair, only by an affirmative vote of three-fifths (60) of the Senate. Extends Senate discretionary limits for FY2007-FY2008. Provides for adjustments to discretionary spending limits, budgetary aggregates, and allocations in the Senate and/or House for: (1) continuing disability reviews and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) redeterminations for the Social Security Administration (SSA); (2) Internal Revenue Service (IRS) tax enforcement and compliance; (3) health care fraud and abuse control; (4) in-person reemployment and eligibility assessments and unemployment insurance improper payment reviews; and (5) costs of overseas deployments and related activities. States that in the House the new budget authority, outlays, or receipts (above such amount specified in this Act) resulting from legislation reported making FY2008 for overseas deployments and related activities, shall not count for certain CBA purposes. Requires all congressional committees to: (1) review programs within their jurisdictions to root out waste, fraud, and abuse in program spending, giving particular scrutiny to issues raised by GAO reports; and (2) include recommendations for improved governmental performance in their annual views and estimates reports required under the CBA. Requires the chairman of the appropriate Committee on the Budget, if legislation making supplemental appropriations for FY2007 is enacted, to make the appropriate adjustments in allocations, aggregates, discretionary spending limits, and other levels of new budget authority and outlays to reflect the difference between such measure and the corresponding levels assumed in this resolution. (Sec. 208) Declares that previous discretionary limits and allocations under the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense, the Global War on Terror, and Hurricane Recovery, 2006 shall no longer apply in the Senate. (Sec. 209) Makes it out of order in the Senate to consider any appropriations legislation that includes any provision which changes a mandatory program producing net costs that would have been estimated as affecting direct spending or receipts under the Gramm-Rudman-Hollings Act were they included in non-appropriations legislation. Subjects a provision to a point of order if: (1) it increases budget authority in at least one of the nine fiscal years that follow the budget year and over the total of such year and the nine ensuing fiscal years; (2) it increases net outlays over the total of the nine ensuing fiscal years; and (3) the sum total of all changes in mandatory programs in the legislation would increase net outlays as measured over the total of the nine ensuing fiscal years. Permits waiver or suspension of such requirements, or successful appeals from rulings of the Chair, only by an affirmative vote of three-fifths (60) of the Senate. Excludes from such point-of-order: (1) legislation making supplemental appropriations for FY2007; and (2) any provision changing a mandatory program in appropriations legislation if such provision has been enacted in each of the three fiscal years before the budget year. Title III: Reserve Funds - (Sec. 301) Establishes specified Senate priorities and findings, including, but not limited to, making the enactment of legislation to reauthorize the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) a top priority for the remainder of FY2007, during the first session of the 110th Congress. Creates deficit-neutral reserve funds in the Senate and/or House, subject to specified conditions, for legislation concerning: (1) reauthorization of SCHIP; (2) care of wounded service members; (3) tax relief; (4) reform of the alternative minimum tax; (5) middle-income tax relief and economic equity; (6) Medicare improvements (prescription drugs, physician payments, the Voluntary Prescription Drug Benefit Program, hospital payments, and addressing physician and other health care provider shortages); (7) health care quality, effectiveness, efficiency, and transparency; (8) higher education; (9) the farm bill; (10) energy legislation; (11) county payment legislation; (12) reauthorization of terrorism risk insurance; (13) affordable housing; (14) receipts from the Bonneville Power Administration; (15) Indian claims settlement; (16) health care enhancement; (17) child care; (18) immigration reform; (19) manufacturing initiatives; (20) the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), including drug importation; (21) Medicaid; (22) San Joaquin River Restoration and Navajo Nation Water Rights Settlements; and (23) selected tax relief policies. (Sec. 317) Creates a congressional deficit-reduction reserve fund, subject to specified conditions, for legislation: (1) that achieves savings by eliminating or reducing improper payments made by agencies reporting improper payment estimates under the Improper Information Act of 2002 and uses such savings to reduce the deficit; or (2) in the House, that contain offsets so designated for that purpose). Authorizes the Chairman of the appropriate Committee on the Budget to revise the committee allocations, aggregates, and other appropriate levels and limits in this resolution upon enactment of legislation: (1) that achieves savings by requiring that agencies increase their use of the recovery audits authorized by the Erroneous Payments Recovery Act of 2001 and uses such savings to reduce the deficit; or (2) in the House, that contain offsets so designated for that purpose). (Sec. 321) Requires the Chairman of the House Committee, for the duration of the 110th Congress, if the House considers legislation decreasing total revenues for the budget year and the following four fiscal years below the CBO baseline for the most recent budget resolution, to increase the revenue aggregates by $179.816 billion for the total over FY2008-FY2012. Title IV: Policy - (Sec. 401) Declares the policy of: (1) the House and Senate on middle-income tax relief; and (2) this resolution on defense priorities and college affordability. Title V: Sense of the House and Senate of Congress- (Sec. 501) Expresses the sense of Congress on: (1) servicemembers' and veterans' health care and other priorities; (2) the Innovation Agenda: A Commitment to Competitiveness to Keep America #1; (3) homeland security; (4) the ongoing need to respond to Hurricanes Katrina and Rita; (5) long-term sustainability of entitlements; (6) the need to maintain and build upon efforts to fight hunger; (7) affordable health coverage; (8) extension of the statutory Pay-As-You-Go (PAYGO) rule; (9) long-term budgeting; (10) pay parity; (11) waste, fraud, and abuse; (12) child support enforcement; (13) state veterans cemeteries; and (14) the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (SCAAP). Title VI: Reconciliation - (Sec. 601) Sets forth reconciliation instructions for the House Committee on Education and Labor and the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.",2023-01-11T14:49:44Z, 110-sconres-20,110,sconres,20,A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that no funds should be cut off or reduced for American Troops in the field which would result in undermining their safety or their ability to complete their assigned mission.,Armed Forces and National Security,2007-03-15,2007-03-16,Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.,Senate,"Sen. Gregg, Judd [R-NH]",NH,R,G000445,16,"(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Expresses the sense of Congress that Congress should not take any action that will endanger U.S. military forces in the field, including the elimination or reduction of funds for troops in the field, as such action would undermine their safety or harm their effectiveness in pursuing assigned missions.",2023-01-11T14:49:44Z, 110-sconres-19,110,sconres,19,A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress on the nuclear program of Iran.,International Affairs,2007-03-14,2007-03-14,Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3145-3146),Senate,"Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC]",SC,R,G000359,1,"Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the government of Iran's nuclear program continues should be considered a serious threat to the United States and its military forces and personnel in the Middle East, and to U.S. allies and interests in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia; (2) as a result of Iran's noncompliance with U.N. Security Resolution 1737 (2006) the Security Council should implement additional sanctions to persuade Iran to comply with International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) requirements; (3) full international economic sanctions offer the best opportunity to prevent the development of a nuclear weapon in Iran; and (4) the elimination of the threat of a nuclear Iran is in the long term interest of the people of Iran, the region, and the world.",2023-01-11T19:45:16Z, 110-sconres-17,110,sconres,17,A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of Capitol grounds for Live Earth Concert.,Congress,2007-03-09,2007-03-09,Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2976-2977),Senate,"Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV]",NV,D,R000146,1,"Permits the Live Earth organization and the Alliance for Climate Protection to sponsor the Live Earth Concert as a free public event on the Capitol grounds on July 7, 2007.",2023-01-11T19:45:17Z, 110-sconres-18,110,sconres,18,A concurrent resolution honoring the life of Ernest Gallo.,Commemorations,2007-03-09,2007-03-09,Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2977),Senate,"Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA]",CA,D,F000062,1,"Honors the life of Ernest Gallo, a pioneer in the field of winemaking, dedicated philanthropist, and community leader.",2023-01-11T19:45:16Z, 110-sconres-15,110,sconres,15,"A concurrent resolution authorizing the Rotunda of the Capitol to be used on March 29, 2007, for a ceremony to award the Congressional Gold Medal to the Tuskegee Airmen.",Commemorations,2007-03-01,2007-03-06,Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.,Senate,"Sen. Levin, Carl [D-MI]",MI,D,L000261,1,"(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Authorizes the use of the Capitol rotunda on March 29, 2007, for a ceremony to award the Congressional Gold Medal collectively to the Tuskegee Airmen in accordance with Public Law 109-213.",2023-01-11T19:45:17Z, 110-sconres-16,110,sconres,16,"A concurrent resolution calling on the Government of Uganda and the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) to recommit to a political solution to the conflict in northern Uganda and to recommence vital peace talks, and urging immediate and substantial support for the ongoing peace process from the United States and the international community.",International Affairs,2007-03-01,2007-03-06,Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.,Senate,"Sen. Feingold, Russell D. [D-WI]",WI,D,F000061,10,"(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Disapproves of the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) leadership's inconsistent commitment to peacefully resolving the conflict in Uganda. Urges the LRA and the government of Uganda to recommit to a political solution to the conflict. Entreats all regional parties to cease human rights violations and address, within the context of a broader national reconciliation process in Uganda, issues of accountability and impunity for those crimes against humanity already committed. Presses leaders on both sides of the conflict in Uganda to renounce any intentions and halt any preparations to resume violence and to ensure that this message is conveyed to armed elements under their control. Calls on the Secretary of State, the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development, and the heads of other similar governmental agencies and nongovernmental organizations within the international community to continue efforts to alleviate the humanitarian crisis in northern Uganda and to support a peaceful resolution to this crisis.",2023-01-11T14:49:44Z, 110-sconres-14,110,sconres,14,"A concurrent resolution commemorating the 85th anniversary of the founding of the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association, a leading association for the 1,300,000 United States citizens of Greek ancestry and Philhellenes in the United States.",Commemorations,2007-02-28,2007-03-19,Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.,Senate,"Sen. Snowe, Olympia J. [R-ME]",ME,R,S000663,4,(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Recognizes the contributions of American citizens of Hellenic heritage to the United States and commemorates the 85th Anniversary of the founding of the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association.,2023-01-11T19:57:20Z, 110-sconres-12,110,sconres,12,A concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of a National Medal of Honor and to celebrate and honor the recipients of the Medal of Honor on the anniversary of the first award of that medal in 1863.,Commemorations,2007-02-15,2007-09-25,Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.,Senate,"Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI]",HI,D,A000069,14,(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Recognizes the: (1) heroism and sacrifice of Medal of Honor recipients; and (2) educational opportunity that a National Medal of Honor Day would present to the people of the United States. Supports the goals and ideals of such a Day to celebrate and honor the contributions of such recipients.,2023-01-11T14:50:18Z, 110-sconres-13,110,sconres,13,A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the President should not initiate military action against Iran without first obtaining authorization from Congress.,International Affairs,2007-02-15,2007-02-15,Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2113),Senate,"Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT]",VT,I,S000033,0,"Affirms that: (1) initiating military action against Iran without congressional approval does not fall within the President's "Commander-in-Chief" powers under the Constitution; and (2) seeking congressional authority prior to taking military action against Iran is not discretionary, but a legal and constitutional requirement. Rejects any suggestion that P.L. 107-40 (the authorization of force resolution approved in response to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001) or P.L. 107-243 (the authorization of force resolution approved by Congress to go to war with Iraq) extends to authorizing military action against Iran, including over its nuclear program.",2023-01-11T19:57:20Z, 110-sconres-11,110,sconres,11,A concurrent resolution providing that any agreement relating to trade and investment that is negotiated by the executive branch with another country comply with certain minimum standards.,Foreign Trade and International Finance,2007-02-13,2007-02-13,Referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1923-1924),Senate,"Sen. Feingold, Russell D. [D-WI]",WI,D,F000061,0,Urges that any trade and investment agreement that is negotiated by the executive branch with foreign countries should comply with: (1) specified requirements applying to all countries; (2) specified requirements applying to only the United States; and (3) provisions providing special treatment for developing countries.,2023-01-11T19:57:21Z, 110-sconres-10,110,sconres,10,A concurrent resolution honoring and praising the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People on the occasion of its 98th anniversary.,Commemorations,2007-02-12,2007-06-13,Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7677),Senate,"Sen. Clinton, Hillary Rodham [D-NY]",NY,D,C001041,31,"(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Recognizes the 98th anniversary of the historic founding of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). Honors and praises the NAACP for its work to ensure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of all persons.",2023-01-11T19:57:21Z, 110-sconres-9,110,sconres,9,"A concurrent resolution celebrating the contributions of the architectural profession during ""National Architecture Week"".",Commemorations,2007-02-06,2007-02-06,Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1652-1653),Senate,"Sen. Landrieu, Mary L. [D-LA]",LA,D,L000550,1,Expresses that it is the sense of the Congress that the contributions of the architectural profession should be recognized and celebrated during "National Architecture Week.",2023-01-11T19:57:19Z, 110-sconres-8,110,sconres,8,A concurrent resolution expressing the support of Congress for the creation of a National Hurricane Museum and Science Center in southwest Louisiana.,Emergency Management,2007-02-01,2007-02-01,"Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1539)",Senate,"Sen. Vitter, David [R-LA]",LA,R,V000127,1,Supports and encourages the creation of National Hurricane Museum and Science Center in southwest Louisiana.,2023-01-11T19:57:19Z,